Jakarta, Nov. 2 -- Indonesia's Deputy Minister of Defense Richard Taruli Horja Tampubolon outlined three steps to strengthen defense cooperation among ASEAN countries at the 13th ADMM-Plus meeting in Cebu, Philippines.

"Solidity is key to regional security, while security is the foundation for the prosperity of countries in the region," Tampubolon said as quoted from the ministry's statement on Monday.

In his speech on Thursday (Oct 29), Tampubolon identified three priorities for ASEAN countries consisting of promoting people-to-people exchanges and joint training, realizing cooperation into tangible actions, and enhancing defense ties in accordance with the principles of mutual respect and mutual benefit.

As an example of concrete act...